Sarah from Conway, AR

Campus is very safe! Rarely have we had any problems within the past many years. No alcohol or tobacco allowed. Campus police is very approachable and monitors campus well!

Greek Life

ASU-Beebe does not have greek life, which in my opinion, cuts down on drinking and drug problems. We do, however, have many student organizations and even a chapter of the Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi.

Clubs and Activities

Many student organizations/clubs and on campus activities every semester.

Great for these types of students

Outgoing, persevering, well-rounded individuals who want a quality education without going in debt!

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Spring Fling is an activity done every April. It includes free food, games, and even blow up/bounce house items for students to let loose and act like a kid again!

Bang for the buck

Wonderful for the money! I have scholarships that are paying for all of my expenses, but even if I didn't, I would still pay to go here. It is not expensive at all compared to the quality of education and nice equipment.

What to do for fun

Beebe is a fairly small town; so there is not much to do. But ASU-Beebe hosts a variety of student activities every semester that's open to on campus and off campus students. We have a dance each semester, free food events, Casino nights, etc.

Food and Dining

You have three main choices in the Cafe: The Grill, The Hot Line, and the Sandwich area. The Grill has a variety of choices from chicken sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, burgers, and more. The sandwich area has home baked chips and a variety of breads, meats, and cheeses. The dessert is almost always good!

Dorm Life

I do not live on campus. But I've heard that dorm life is great!

Academic Rigor

Depending on the class, it can be easy or more difficult. Study no matter how easy a class may seem, so that you can get a lot of A's. For the Sciences and Maths, do not cram. The professors are wonderful in that department and will help whenever you need it!

Tips for prospective students

Although it is fairly easy to get it, do your best while you're there. If you dedicate yourself and study, you will succeed greatly and be recognized for it! I suggest also joining at least one club/student organization--it'll only help you grow as an individual and allow you to make a difference within the community!

In three sentences

ASU-Beebe is a great school! It is small enough to have one-on-one time with the professors, yet large enough to make it interesting. I love being here!

Emily from Greenwood, MS

Honestly, there isn't a lot to do for fun in town. Occasionally there are events on campus... occasionally.

Food and Dining

I went to the ASU- HS Campus AND the Bebee campus. Out of the two, ASU HS has the better food.

Dorm Life

Haha.. Dorm life.. Okay.

Academic Rigor

The teachers at ASU are challenging sometimes, however if you speak with the teachers during their office hours AND you pull your weight in class, expect to pass them with flying colors.

Tips for prospective students

Get to know your Professors.

In three sentences

ASU is a great school, the campus is small. The professors are friendly for the most part and it gives you an advantage. If you like small towns and primarily want to focus on school.. This is the right one for you

Taylor from Carlisle, AR

I can't think of any accidents that happened around campus, but I may be mistaken.

Greek Life

Only the one, and it's presence is barely noted.

Clubs and Activities

There aren't any sports teams, and I can only think of one sorority.

Great for these types of students

Computer Science and Business majors, and those who don't have a large sum of money to spend.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

There aren't any that I can think of.

Bang for the buck

For the price of this campus it is truly exceptional, you will be surprised by the tuition fees when looking at the campus.

What to do for fun

People enjoy going out and doing sports, there are many activities in the dorms, but I would rather primarily focus on my studies.

Food and Dining

This I can honestly say is sub par, but then again I am very picky about what I eat, others don't seem to mind it that much.

Dorm Life

I absolutely love living in the dorms here, there is a large diversity of the populus, as well as a great faculty, it is kept clean and is great for those who prefer to live a life around many people.

Academic Rigor

Certain classes are harder than others, as is to be expected, some are incredibly easy, others are incredibly hard, in the end it depends on your instructor, not so much your course.

Tips for prospective students

It isn't very difficult to get your basics here, not to mention it is a nice campus, with a good faculty, my recommendation is to get your basics here, and then move on to a larger school to finish up your degree.

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It is a very nice starter school for those who wish to get your basics. It is also very good with Computer Science and Business majors. It is highly recommended to those in the central Arkansas region.

ASU offers several different clubs and activities, as well as extensive tutoring and extra help for lower-income students who might demonstrate special needs.

Great for these types of students

Students who like a small-town, family-like community.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

One of the things that bothered me, though, is the rural area...I'm not big on living in the country because everything is so far away. But if you like a quiet environment with beautiful scenery and a renewing, rejuvenating quality, then this is the place for you.

Bang for the buck

ASU has several scholarships and are fairly cheap compared to other schools, but you get the same education! It is such a good deal! I was honored to be able to go the whole time for free, with extra money left over! And I still got a quality education!

What to do for fun

This university offers all sorts of clubs and programs that have trips to different kinds of functions all over the state. The theater department puts on exciting shows that exhibit amazing talent, and the auditions are open for everyone! My first semester, they put on an audience-participation Rocky Horror Picture Show that was so fun!! I really enjoyed being a part of the community here!!

Food and Dining

They have decent food and a cafe that has fair prices for a college student, but I wouldn't say it's anything spectacular.

Dorm Life

I was living off-campus, but there are dorms available.

Academic Rigor

Although this school does a very good job with academics, I wouldn't say it was very challenging or aspirational when it comes down to it.

Tips for prospective students

Don't underestimate the school; they are willing to help in any way they can.

In three sentences

Arkansas State University-Beebe is a very accommodating school, especially for their rural location. All the administrators, teachers, and counselors are very friendly! The only thing I had problems with was getting my scholarships and financial aid in order and receiving the money in a timely manner.

Brittany from Pleasant Plains, AR

10/17/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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What to do for fun

There is all kinds of events that go on at the College like there is toilet races and costume parties during Halloween. During any holiday the week before that holiday they will have a day to celebrate it.

Food and Dining

The food is great at the Arkansas State University at Beebe. The cooks know how to really make breakfast, lunch, and dinner without you going to your next class hungry.

Dorm Life

The dorm life is great you get to meet so many new people and you have dorm activity's that are fun.

Academic Rigor

The academic is very high like everyone has a high grade when they attend and do the work and gets study help in the Student Center.

In three sentences

Arkansas State University-Beebe is a great school to attend. The teachers and faculty help you to understand the school work at an advanced level. The campus is easy to get around you don't have to worry about finding a place to park or having trouble finding where your classes are they are easy to find.

EL from Beebe, AR

Excellent. Full time Campus police who work well with local authorities.

Clubs and Activities

There are several clubs and activities for students.

Great for these types of students

Traditional and non-traditional. However, speaking from a non-traditional standpoint this is an excellent institution. Prepares student(s) well for transfer to 4 year institute. ASU Jonesboro distant learning center is located on this Campus as well and offers several undergraduate and graduate programs on Campus.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

ASU has one of the top learning centers on Campus in the state.

Bang for the buck

ASU-Beebe tuition is affordable and considered to be one of the most cost effective colleges in the state. I obtained my AA degree and am returning to this facility for my pre-nursing requisites.

What to do for fun

I am non-traditional; however, ASU has numerous activities throughout the year for all students. They also have numerous student and faculty run organizations.

Food and Dining

The food is excellent and the atmosphere for dining is student oriented.

Dorm Life

I have not lived in the dorm; however, most students that I have spoken with have enjoyed their experience. The dorms are new and are centrally located on Campus.

Academic Rigor

As with any institute there are those professors who do not challenge all students and a 4.0 is easily attainable. However, this institute has many professors who are challenging and the student must work very hard to obtain a 3.0 to 4.0. The student learning center is always available and eager to help the student(s) with the challenges and struggles in all subject areas. The faculty is well educated and are excellent at explaining subject matters.

Tips for prospective students

Listen to your advisor. The advisors at ASU-Beebe are willing to work with the students in every manner available to them and they are wonderful student advocates. Take electives that you not only enjoy but electives that will help with future degrees or minors not yet considered. Do not always choose the easy professor. The professors who challenge the student(s) intelligence are often not appreciated until student(s) acquire his/her degree and are working in their degree field.

In three sentences

This College is in the top 100 2 year Universities in the United States. It is a community based college; however, it prepares the student well for transfer to four year universities. The staff and faculty are excellent in helping the students in all matters.

Jared from Searcy, AR

Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon.
Reviewer has been to campus.

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Food and Dining

The cafeteria looks nice, I'm looking forward to eating there.

Academic Rigor

Homework is key.

Tips for prospective students

Make sure to stop by the financial aid office. After filling out your FAFSA, get that pin number so you can sign up online for processing. Don't forget, there are many forms of financial aid that you can apply for. Check on www.adhe.edu for the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship.

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This school is awesome guys, I'll be close to home and might even have a part time job soon. The faculty is great too; the advisors there are very helpful. I'm pursuing Liberal Arts.

The people at the Searcy campus are very helpful and friendly. They take an interest in each and every student. They want to see the student succeed. They take time and effort to teach the student not just teach a class for the paycheck.

What to do for fun

There are 2 TV's in the student lounge with the snack bar. You can play Wii on one of the TVs, play ping pong on the ping pong table or just sit and relax. Many of the instructors go in there with the students during their breaks and check with their students to see if they need help with any of their work. It's very laid back.

Food and Dining

they have a snack bar beside the bookstore. There is a TV in there too. (Searcy campus)

Academic Rigor

The structure in the diesel program seems like it will be straight forward with class and lab time. The lab will include working on diesel engines but will also start with the basics, like how to take of a hood or a tire , etc.

Tips for prospective students

Think in advance of what you want to ask before you take a tour. Ask as many questions as you need to (they are very nice and will answer them for you). Take your time when visiting there so you have a chance to decide if this is the right place for you.

In three sentences

I will be attending the Searcy campus. It is a small, clean, friendly campus. It seems to be a great place to attend school because the instructors in the diesel program where I am going were very open to answering any questions I had when touring the campus.

Well i have only been attending for 3 weeks now, but hearing how hard most classes are in the learning center, just be ready to study. It's nice to have breaks in between classes, so you have time for homwork while on campus.

In three sentences

Fall of 2012 is my first semester in college and it reminds me of high school. the classroom are the same size,but i like it because i'm not as scared as i was. Everyone is nice, except for the finacial aid women.

we psychology club,agri club.international club we have many clubs and they organize many activities Arkansas State University.

Great for these types of students

Asu beebe is great for students who really want to go to college.the environment is miles away the party clubs and alcohol drinking areas which is good.

What to do for fun

Asu have intramural sports and also we have coffee house events like stand up comedians,glow out dances,spring fling were we have like a picnic.

Food and Dining

We have the best Chef,he is vegetarian by the way but he and his team make us feel unhome sick,if u want a special dish the kitchen prepare it for you and if they like it it can be included on the food menu.

Dorm Life

most of the dorms are new.Living at the dorm you get provided with food for free.The dorms are very clean and students are given cleaning services for free.

Academic Rigor

The courses here are somewhat easy and somewhat hard but we have a learning centre where there are tutors who can teach you after classes and it is one to one teaching which can make it easy to understand.also we have trio program which helps students to be successful in their classes too.

Tips for prospective students

Choosing Arkansas State University is a great idea.it is the cheapest and yet the best college you will find.

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Arkansas State University Beebe is the best community college.Students have been able to achieve more than they expected that is because we have the best professors who work very hard .Most of all the environment at ASU Beebe are the best for a person who want to concentrate with school.

Katelyn from Jacksonville, AR

08/27/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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Campus Safety

Awesome campus safety. Almost every 20 years, there is a tower with lights, and a phone to call campus police if you get scared, are getting followed, or any reason you would need to contact someone. Maybe even if you had fallen and gotten hurt.

Great for these types of students

Students trying to get through school soon, start a career, have a full time job, that can only attend school a couple days a week, or even nights.

Bang for the buck

Awesome school for the bang for the buck. You save money since you don't have to pay college tuition fees. You also have the option to take 8-week courses so you can get more hours per semester and only focus on a certain number of classes for a 8-week period then 5 or 6 classes for a 16-week period.

Food and Dining

I don't attend a campus that offers food and dinner.

Dorm Life

I don't actually live on campus.

Academic Rigor

The teachers set a standard for the students that is needed to learn what is needed to get through the course. The teachers will help you if you need help and are willing to meet up with you outside of class, so that you meet those standards. They also give you a timely manner to meet those standards.

Tips for prospective students

Definitely look into attending classes at the Little Rock Air Force Base. It is much cheaper since the building is a government provided building, so you don't have to pay for actual school tuition.

In three sentences

I actually attend a branch of ASU-Beebe, at the Little Rock Air Force Base. This school is very clean and all of the teachers are extremely nice and willing to help out or answer any questions. They will work with you if something were to come up.

April from Conway, AR

They have a wide selection of clubs for such a small school, though it's all very traditional or religiously based.

Great for these types of students

It's great for non-traditional students. The professors have been understanding and treated all of us with respect. Traditional students with a good sense of self-responsibility would also do great here.

Bang for the buck

I think this school is great for the price - the professors want to help you get your degree, and compared to other schools I've looked at, this one has the lowest prices for the best education.

What to do for fun

Beebe hasn't got much going on, but if you join a club or activity you're likely to have plenty to occupy your time - assuming of course that you're also putting a good deal of study in to keep up those grades!

Food and Dining

The food was fairly good and amazingly cheap, and even if you bring your own (microwaveable) food, they're happy to help! The hours were a little scant - they shut down between meals, so if you eat earlier or later than most people, you're at the mercy of the vending machines!

Dorm Life

I didn't stay in a dorm.

Academic Rigor

It depends on the class, but most of them are focused on making sure you understand as much as possible about the subject in order to pass the final exam - which is usually comprehensive and few teachers make it easy.

Tips for prospective students

If you're needing to learn Spanish, you might want to go somewhere else - they have ONE Spanish teacher who epitomizes the absentminded professor. Also, don't take the online classes expecting them to be easier - they are NOT.

In three sentences

ASU-Beebe has an older campus with a lot of charm and some newer facilities that make it look very nice in most places. The class sizes are pretty large for core subjects - usually 25 or more students. The faculty is great, so long as you are respectful to those around you and are truly trying to further your education.

Jenna from Austin, AR

06/04/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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Tips for prospective students

1. Look up your teachers on ratemyprofessor.com before taking a class and listen to what the comments say! (The students, who have rated the professors for this school, are normally pretty accurate.) 2. It isn't always necessary to buy the book for all classes; know your teacher/ your teacher's teaching style. 3. Take notes and never miss a review.

In three sentences

I have enjoyed school at ASU-Beebe, during the last few semesters. I've have had some pretty awesome teachers, classes and experiences there. Also, It's easy to transfer credits from ASU to most universities, making getting your degree less painful!

Sydnee from Bald Knob, AR

03/05/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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What to do for fun

there are many activities that take place on campus as exercise programs, the gym, and outside turf for tennis or other events. there is always something going on on campus, never a dull boring day like i say.

Food and Dining

i honestly don't do lunch and dinning of the campus since it is always pact with many students but is a good lunch program they have where the food is decent and you get what you pay for.

Dorm Life

dorms aren't a bad idea for people living away. there are walking distances in the campus and is very spacious if i didn't live at home i would be living in a dorm on campus.

Academic Rigor

they offer many career paths and help students find out what their looking for and to become into life. i had no idea until i started seeing ad visors of campus. i can get all my stuff done there before and after classes within minutes instead of struggling on my own, the learning center helped me.

Tips for prospective students

its the best community college to start a college life at. its cheaper and especially for me its closer to home. for on campus stay isn't a bad idea for the dorms are walking distance of the campus.

In three sentences

asub is the perfect college to start out to, is easy to get around, and is helpful in studies. many programs are offered for students here. i love going to asub.

Joann from Heber Springs, AR

This school is good for a student who enjoys a friendly, quiet atmosphere with helpful faculty and administration.

Am enjoying being here

Everyone I talk to either on the phone or face to face from prospective teachers and tutors to counseling and financial aide advisors are very friendly and helpful.

Am learning a lot

I took College Algebra this past semester and it was a difficult class for me since I have not had a math class for over 20 years. I went to the learning center 2-3 day per week and the tutors helped me make an A in my Algebra class!

Books are rather expensive at times, but you don't have to get your books from the school. Books are relatively cheaper than most schools. Its the best place to go to school if you are just using aid or paying out of pocket.

Am enjoying being here

Its a great campus that has very friendly people. I love going up to the school, whether I am taking a test, or meeting my advisor.

Am learning a lot

I love my advisor! I can contact my advisor when I have any question, I can get any information I need about classes, aid, anything I need to know about school. It's very easy to log onto my campus connect, and check on my grades or account status. I can go to the college at any time during the week to get extra help or tutoring if I am struggling in a class. The teachers are great. I have taken all but two classes online and I find it to be a great experience. The on campus classes are fun and you really learn. Online is easy as well. You learn a greater responsibility to get your work and tests done and in on time. The school offers so much and many programs. When you get your degree you can transfer to another program to get a higher degree, but stay at that campus.

Whitney from Bald Knob, AR

great for pretty much any student. that's what i like about it so much, there's so much diversity there.

Tips for prospective students

they take forever when it comes to financial aid and admissions, so be patient, but it really is a good school and they do try to help students

Bang for the buck

i received a full scholarship, and an honors scholarship, and had enough left over to pay for my books and still got a refund of almost $1000 from the stuff i didn't use

Am enjoying being here

its a really relaxed environment, the teachers are pretty cool, and they have a learning center which has free tutoring, which helps a lot

Am learning a lot

its only my first semester, so i haven't learned much since i'm just getting my basics out of the way, but they do have a lot of classes for me in the future that i will take. they have a lot of variety there.

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